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Multiple choice question

Highlighted means emphasized or called attention to something.

For example:

The large number of car accidents highlighted the need for better roads.

My teacher highlighted my spelling mistakes in red so that I could see them clearly and then learn from my mistakes.


	brought attention to
	put something under something else so that nobody can see
	focused on
	emphasized

Which answers are closest in meaning to highlighted? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	brought attention to
	focused on
	emphasized
	put something under something else so that nobody can see

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Multiple choice question

Writers can use different ways to highlight ideas they want to emphasize.


	Mention an idea only once.
	Repeat the same ideas in the opening and closing paragraphs.
	Use italics or bold fonts.
	Quote others who have similar ideas.

Which examples below are ways to highlight key ideas? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	Repeat the same ideas in the opening and closing paragraphs.
	Mention an idea only once.
	Use italics or bold fonts.
	Quote others who have similar ideas.

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Multiple choice question


	They want to add more information.
	They want readers to pay more attention to it.
	They believe it has special interest to the reader.
	They want readers to remember it.

Why do writers highlight a specific part of a text, for example, the main idea? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	They want readers to remember it.
	They believe it has special interest to the reader.
	They want to add more information.
	They want readers to pay more attention to it.

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Multiple choice question

Read the paragraph and answer the question below.


	remember the main points.
	summarize the information.
	sift out the less important details.
	focus on all the details.

Highlighting - a Successful Study Strategy

Preparing for exams can be overwhelming, especially if you have to remember a lot of information. Many students find it helpful to start learning before an exam by highlighting the main ideas of the course in one color. They then highlight important details in a contrasting color. This strategy makes it easier to focus on and remember the key concepts of the course.

Choose 3 answers that best complete the sentence below. Many students highlight parts of the course materials because this helps them...

Response:

	sift out the less important details.
	focus on all the details.
	summarize the information.
	remember the main points.